I love incorporating traditional winter flavors such as cranberries and oranges into pretty much everything during the holidays. They are such robust flavors that make everything taste better!

I especially love adding these flavors to my cocktails. While I love making special concoctions, I’m extremely busy this time of year. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want a nice drink to share with my friends or husband at the end of the day.

That’s why I always have a batch of this cranberry orange simple syrup in the fridge for my drinks. It is easy to add to any drink to take it to the next level. I especially love adding it to Mike’s Hard Lemonade to make it more of a wintery drink.

Mike’s Hard Lemonade has become a staple in our fridge for some time now. With over a dozen flavors available from black cherry lemonade to classic margarita, there’s a refreshing flavor for everyone. It is wonderful served on its own, but with this delicious syrup and some cranberry and orange garnish, it is ready for the holidays!

Check out my video below for visual instructions on how we made this delicious cocktail.